Research progress in flame⁃retardant unsaturated polyester

doi:10.19491/j.issn.1001-9278.2023.12.017

Abstract

Abstract:

This paper overview the research and application progress in the flame⁃retardant modification of thermosetting unsaturated polyester resins （UPRs） in recent years， which includes the additive and reactive flame⁃retardant methods. The advantages and disadvantages of different modes and types of flame retardancy for UPRs were compared. Moreover， the future development of flame⁃retardant UPRs was also prospected.

Key words: unsaturated polyester, fire retardant, modification, prospect

CLC Number:

TQ325

ZHANG Jianzhong, FANG Yang, ZHANG Wangbin, HUANG Teng, YU Youming, DAI Jinfeng, SONG Pingan. Research progress in flame⁃retardant unsaturated polyester[J]. China Plastics, 2023, 37(12): 115-123.

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